Enjoy Torah Sparks- creative commentaries on the weekly Torah and Haftarah readings written by Conservative Yeshiva faculty.
The inevitability of change is one of the few things we can be sure of in life. As I reflect on the 20 years since my husband and I first visited Orange County, I appreciate the long view I now have of how people and institutions I know well have evolved over two decades, often in unpredictable ways. Stunning, really.
People (and organizations) come and go, and we must be grateful for whatever time we have in their presence. In the Jewish professional world, movement in the name of service to the Jewish people is par for the course. This week Orange County bade farewell to D’vorah and Rabbi Shmuel Miller and their two youngest children as they make their way to St. Louis for the next stage of their professional journey in service to the Holy One.
For the last two years, D’vorah has shepherded the launch and growth of JCoOC’s IKARON education program for youth. The broad range of families that have been touched by her brand of Jewish joy and inspiration are grateful for her leadership. The miracle of virtual engagement will enable D’vorah to continue teaching our online classes and direct the overall IKARON program from her new home. This I could not have imagined even two years ago. Change!
D’vorah’s new book, Up to God: Down-to-earth Thoughts on Elevated Living, (Mosaica Press) is a beautiful reflection of her holy and unique scholarly essence. This tender, accessible window into her relationship with Torah will be a welcome addition to every Jewish home.
The Jewish Collaborative of OC looks forward to hosting a regular book study with D’vorah beginning in November of 2021, and we hope that you will join us whenever you can to share sparks of Torah in virtual community.
Please join us this coming Monday, August 9 (Rosh Hodesh Elul) at 9:30am PDT when D’vorah offers a personal introduction to “Up to God” during our weekly Advanced Learning Institute Monday morning session. An hour with D’vorah exploring some of her favorite book passages will be a perfect way to kick start these 30 days of self-reflection and relationship healing leading up to Rosh Hashanah. All are welcome to join us on Zoom or Facebook.
Our dynamic exploration of the Book of Daniel with Rabbi David Lazar will resume on August 16. Click here to access source sheets and recordings of previous classes.
Please join us as we embrace the new moon of Elul with Kohennet Rachel Kann and friends during New Moon Union, Saturday night, August 7 at 7pm as part of our weekly Havdalah Together series.
Shabbat Shalom and Hodesh Tov,
Rabbi Marcia Tilchin
Friday, August 6 at 7:00pm (PDT) JCoOC JOINS CONGREGATION BETH AM FOR CAMPFIRE SHABBAT Welcome Shabbat with a very family-friendly musical service. This spiritual, uplifting service, led by Rabbi David Kornberg and Ephron Rosenzweig on guitar, features lots of fun, camp-style songs. Click here for the Campfire Shabbat Songbook + Siddur. Join the livestream here.
Saturday, August 7 at 2:00pm (PDT) TWELVE STEPS & TORAH Shabbat afternoon Torah study informed by the wisdom of Twelve Step recovery. Join us on Zoom. For more information and to be added to the Twelve Steps & Torah email list, click here.
Saturday, August 7 at 7:00pm (PDT) HAVDALAH TOGETHER & NEW MOON UNION ~ ROSH HODESH ELUL New Moon Union is an immersive, interactive multimedia experience led by Kohenet Rachel Kann. Each month features special guests and musicians. Learn more here. Join us on * Zoom or Facebook. *Please note this is not our usual Havdalah Together Zoom link.
Monday, August 9 at 9:30am (PDT) ADVANCED LEARNING INSTITUTE Special guest, D'vora Miller will lead a conversation about her new book, Up To God: Down-to-Earth Thoughts on Elevated Living. Our 12-week course on The Book of Daniel with Rabbi David Lazar will resume next week. Click here to read more about D'vora and her book. Join us on Zoom and Facebook.
IKARON REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Join us for an IKARON open house on Zoom at 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 18th or Tuesday, August 24th. Families with young children are also invited to join us for a Pre-High Holiday Meet-Up on Sunday, August 29th from 1:00-2:30pm for fun and learning. Click here to register for IKARON, an open house, and/or the family program.
HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES & PROGRAMS We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you. Registration for the High Holidays is now open. Services will be offered both in person and virtually. Click here to register and to view our menu of programs and worship opportunities for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur as well as our pre-High Holiday offerings.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Thursday, August 12 at 7:00pm JEWISH OC's FIRST 100 YEARS
Temple Beth Emet and The Orange County Jewish Historical Society present Jewish Orange County’s First 100 Years: 1857-1957 with special guest speaker Dalia Taft, Archivist, Orange County Jewish Historical Society. To participate in this special Zoom program, please register here.
Sunday, August 22 at 4:00pm The Klezmatics: A World Class Klezmer Experience
Everyone is invited to attend a special performance of The Klezmatics that will be held at Temple Beth El South Orange County. All ages are welcome! Admission is FREE with advance RSVP. Click here for more information and to reserve your seat/s.
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